Is the Graco NAUTILUS (8J00GLXCA) car seat recalled?

Yes. Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the Graco NAUTILUS (8J00GLXCA) car seat. The latest, recall 2009086 from March 13, 2009, covers model year 2008: Certain multi-stage child car seats contain an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM,) and thus do not comply with the labelling requirements of the Motor Vehicle Restraint System and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations.

Recall 2009086: model year 2008

What's wrong: Certain multi-stage child car seats contain an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM,) and thus do not comply with the labelling requirements of the Motor Vehicle Restraint System and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations. The NSM label affixed to the seats only indicates compliance with CMVSS 213.2, instead of both CMVSS 213.2 and CMVSS 213. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected seats along with instructions for proper installation.

Published March 13, 2009. Read the official notice

How do I know if my Graco NAUTILUS (8J00GLXCA) is affected?

Check the label on the side, back or bottom of the seat for the model number and date of manufacture, and compare them with the model years and dates in the official notice.

Is the fix free?

Recall remedies are free from the maker. The official notice lists how to get it, and Recallify can contact the maker for you.

Owner complaints in the US

NHTSA, the US road safety regulator, has 175 owner complaints on file that mention Graco "Nautilus" car seats (US reports since 1995, most recent 2025). Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and US and Canadian models can differ. Search NHTSA

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